Photo/Hiroya Nakata, Shota Kikuchi (ITEM)
Snowbassin jacket and pants made of Millet's unique waterproof and breathable material "Dry Edge" with padding. The 4-way stretch provides an attractive combination of ease of movement and fit, allowing you to stay comfortable in all conditions at the ski resort.
Let's explore the appeal of this wear with dynamic photos of ski instructor Shoji Tanifuji, Mt. Hakuba guide Hidekazu Yokoyama, Okushiga Kogen-based guide Takahiko Seki, and others.
The charm of “Snowbasin” in photos
MASASHI TANIFUJI
During his student days, he devoted himself to competitive alpine skiing, and then moved on to basic skiing. After being certified as an SIA Demonstrator, he is currently actively teaching lessons in various locations, mainly in Fukui Prefecture, and spreading the joy of skiing. He constantly takes pictures with photographers and presents his works. Born in 1980, from Hokkaido.
``The jacket and pants are soft and make you feel like your whole body is wrapped in them.The clothes are stretchy, so you don't feel any discomfort when you move.Especially thanks to the stitching (motion inserts) on the back. There is a smoothness in the movement of the back and the movement of the arms from the side to the front.
At a ski resort, there are times when you don't move while riding the lift, so padding is useful. When you move vigorously, the motion insert function that ventilates the back area, which gets hot first, is very helpful.'' Shoji Tanito
Hidekazu Yokoyama
While working as a ski teacher, he also belongs to the Hakuba Mountain Guide Association and is active as a mountain climbing guide. Born in 1978, from Nagano Prefecture.
``Thanks to its stretchability, which stretches and contracts in four directions without stress, I never feel any difficulty in moving while skiing.It is highly airtight and has excellent heat retention, so it can be used at ski resorts regardless of the weather. You can ski comfortably. It's warm and gives you a sense of security. It's waterproof and breathable, so you won't have any problems even if you get covered in snow when it's fresh snow. - Hidekazu Yokoyama
Takahiko Seki
Since childhood, he has participated in domestic and international competitions as an alpine skier at Shiga Kogen. After retiring as an athlete, he worked for a sports manufacturer and was involved in supporting athletes at international events such as the Olympics and Xgames. He has now returned to his hometown of Nakano City and is also working as a guide based in Okushiga Kogen. Born in 1973, from Nagano Prefecture.
``Before I put it on, it seemed heavy, but when I put it on, it feels soft and allows for easy movement.It doesn't feel as crisp as a shell jacket, but feels soft and wrapped. I think one of the reasons for the ease of movement is that the amount of padding inside is just right, so it's not unnecessarily thick.It's easy to choose from the three colors available, from muted colors to highly visible colors - Takahiko Seki.
Snowbasin Jacket & Pants Details
･SNOWBASIN Jacket Jacket
size: XS, S, M, L｜Color: 3 colors｜64,900 yen
･SNOWBASIN Pants JP
Size: XS, S, M, L｜Color: 2 colors｜40,700 yen
The unique waterproof and breathable material "Dry Edge" has a water pressure resistance of 20,000mm and a moisture permeability of 20,000g/㎡/24h. The Primaloft® Silver filling is a material that is both insulating and breathable.
A distinctive feature is the stretch mesh structure called the "motion insert" on the inside of the back of the jacket. This stretch panel expands and contracts according to your body movements, and when you are not moving, the panel tightens to keep you warm, and when you are moving vigorously, warm air is discharged through the panel to prevent stuffiness. Responsible for regulating ease of movement and breathability.
Like the jacket, the pants also have excellent stretch performance, stretching in four directions. Combined with the three-dimensional cut, it offers outstanding ease of movement. The combination of dry edges and batting creates a structure that retains heat while suppressing stuffiness.
This setup is recommended for layering to match snowbasin.
We recommend the following layering when wearing a snowbassin jacket or snowbassin pants. By layering that matches the outer shell's characteristics of heat retention and ease of movement, you can adapt to any situation on the ski resort.
Mid Layer
･Alpha Light Sweat Ⅱ Jacket Alpha Light Sweat Ⅱ Jacket
Size: XS, S, M, L, XL｜Color: 3 colors｜23,100 yen
High-performance insulation using Polartec Alpha, which has excellent breathability, stretch, and quick-drying properties. Stretchy and comfortable to wear. Because it is thin and cut to fit the body, it can be worn not only over a base layer but also with other mid-layers, supporting a variety of layering. It's also great that you can wear it for a long period of time, from early winter to midwinter to early spring.
Base layer
･Waffle Wool Tights
Size: XS-S, ML｜Color: 2 colors｜15,180 yen
Contains 70% high quality 18.5 micrometer ultra-fine merino wool. Comfortable to wear due to computer knitting. The back waist and back of the knees have been knitted differently to improve breathability and ease of movement, ensuring comfort in every detail.
･Waffle Wool Crew
Size: XS-S, ML｜Color: 4 colors｜16,500 yen
Waffle material incorporating high quality 18.5 micrometer ultra-fine merino wool. The underarms are finished with seamless computer knitting for a soft feel and breathability. The knitting method changes depending on the part of the garment, with the flanks being designed for breathability and lateral elasticity, and the body, shoulders, and sleeves being designed for a good fit.
*For those who sweat easily, Drynamic Mesh is made of polypropylene and is woven with a bulky mesh that quickly absorbs sweat from the skin and diffuses it into the base layer.Wearing it under the base layer will reduce the chance of getting cold due to sweat.
The women's model has similar performance and is available in three colors.
Information
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